Heisman Memorial Trophy
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Heisman Memorial Trophy Winners

Year Winner School Position Height Weight Home Town
2025 Fernando Mendoza Indiana , Jr. QB 6-5 225 Miami, Fla.
Finalists:
Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame, RB
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt, QB
Julian Sayin, Ohio State, QB
2024 Travis Hunter Colorado , Jr. WR/CB 6-1 195 Suwanee, Ga.
Finalists:
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon, QB
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, RB
Cam Ward, Miami, QB
2023 Jayden Daniels LSU , Sr. QB 6-4 210 San Bernardino, Calif.
Finalists:
Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State, WR
Bo Nix, Oregon, QB
Michael Penix Jr., Washington, QB
2022 Caleb Williams USC , So. QB 6-1 215 Washington, D.C.
Finalists:
Stetson Bennett, Georgia, QB
Max Duggan, TCU, QB
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State, QB
2021 Bryce Young Alabama , So. QB 6-0 194 Pasadena, Calif.
Finalists:
Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan, DE
Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh, QB
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State, QB
2020 DeVonta Smith Alabama , Sr. WR 6-1 175 Amite, La.
Finalists:
Mac Jones, Alabama, QB
Trevor Lawrence, Clemson, QB
Kyle Trask, Florida, QB
2019 Joe Burrow LSU , Sr. QB 6-4 216 Athens, Ohio
Finalists:
Justin Fields, Ohio State, QB
Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma, QB
Chase Young, Ohio State, DE
2018 Kyler Murray Oklahoma , Jr. QB 5-10 195 Allen, Texas
Finalists:
Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State, QB
Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama, QB
2017 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma , Sr. QB 6-1 220 Austin, Texas
Finalists:
Lamar Jackson, Louisville, QB
Bryce Love, Stanford, RB
2016 Lamar Jackson Louisville , So. QB 6-3 205 Pompano Beach, Fla.
Finalists:
Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma, QB
Jabrill Peppers, Michigan, LB/DB
Deshaun Watson, Clemson, QB
Dede Westbrook, Oklahoma, WR
2015 Derrick Henry Alabama , Jr. RB 6-3 242 Yulee, Fla.
Finalists:
Christian McCaffrey, Stanford, RB
Deshaun Watson, Clemson, QB
2014 Marcus Mariota Oregon , Jr. QB 6-4 219 Honolulu, Hawaii
Finalists:
Amari Cooper, Alabama, WR
Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin, RB
2013 Jameis Winston Florida State , Fr. QB 6-4 228 Bessemer, Ala.
Finalists:
Jordan Lynch, NIU, QB
Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, QB
Tre Mason, Auburn, RB
AJ McCarron, Alabama, QB
Andre Williams, Boston College, RB
2012 Johnny Manziel Texas A&M , Fr. QB 6-1 200 Kerrville, Texas
Finalists:
Collin Klein, Kansas State, QB
Manti Te'o, Notre Dame, LB
2011 Robert Griffin III Baylor , Jr. QB 6-2 220 Copperas Cove, Texas
Finalists:
Montee Ball, Wisconsin, RB
Case Keenum, Houston, QB
Andrew Luck, Stanford, QB
Trent Richardson, Alabama, RB
2010 Cam Newton, Auburn Auburn , Jr. QB 6-6 250 College Park, Ga.
Finalists:
LaMichael James, Oregon, RB
Andrew Luck, Stanford, QB
Kellen Moore, Boise State, QB
2009 Mark Ingram Alabama , So. RB 5-11 215 Flint, Mich.
Finalists:
Toby Gerhart, Stanford, RB
Colt McCoy, Texas, QB
Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, DT
Tim Tebow, Florida, QB
2008 Sam Bradford Oklahoma , So. QB 6-4 218 Oklahoma City, Okla.
Finalists:
Colt McCoy, Texas, QB
Tim Tebow, Florida, QB
2007 Tim Tebow Florida , So. QB 6-3 235 Jacksonville, Fla.
Finalists:
Colt Brennan, Hawaii, QB
Chase Daniel, Missouri, QB
Darren McFadden, Arkansas, RB
2006 Troy Smith Ohio State , Sr. QB 6-1 215 Cleveland, Ohio
Finalists:
Darren McFadden, Arkansas, RB
Brady Quinn, Notre Dame, QB
2005 Reggie Bush USC , Jr. RB 6-0 200 Spring Valley, Calif.
Finalists:
Vince Young, Texas, QB
Matt Leinart, USC, QB
2004 Matt Leinart USC , Jr. QB 6-5 225 Santa Ana, Calif.
Finalists:
Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma, RB
Alex Smith, Utah, QB
Jason White, Oklahoma, QB
2003 Jason White Oklahoma , Jr. QB 6-3 221 Tuttle, Okla.
Finalists:
Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh, WR
Eli Manning, Ole Miss, QB
Chris Perry, Michigan, RB
2002 Carson Palmer USC , Sr. QB 6-5 225 Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Finalists:
Brad Banks, Iowa, QB
Larry Johnson, Penn State, RB
Willis McGahee, Miami, RB
2001 Eric Crouch Nebraska , Sr. QB 6-1 200 Omaha, Neb.
Finalists:
Rex Grossman, Florida, QB
Ken Dorsey, Miami, QB
Joey Harrington, Oregon, QB
2000 Chris Weinke Florida State , Sr. QB 6-5 229 St. Paul, Minn.
Finalists:
Drew Brees, Purdue, QB
Josh Heupel, Oklahoma, QB
LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU, RB
1999 Ron Dayne Wisconsin , Sr. RB 5-10 254 Berlin, N.J.
Finalists:
Drew Brees, Purdue, QB
Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech, QB
Michael Vick, Virginia Tech, QB
1998 Ricky Williams Texas , Sr. RB 6-0 225 San Diego, Calif.
Finalists:
Michael Bishop, Kansas State, QB
Tim Couch, Kentucky, QB
Cade McNown, UCLA, QB
1997 Charles Woodson Michigan , Jr. CB 6-1 198 Fremont, Ohio
Finalists:
Ryan Leaf, Washington State, QB
Peyton Manning, Tennessee, QB
Randy Moss, Marshall, WR
1996 Danny Wuerffel Florida , Sr. QB 6-2 209 Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Finalists:
Troy Davis, Iowa State, RB
Orlando Pace, Ohio State, OL
Jake Plumer, Arizona State, QB
1995 Eddie George Ohio State , Sr. RB 6-3 230 Philadelphia, Pa.
Finalists:
Darnell Autry, Northwestern, RB
Troy Davis, Iowa State, RB
Tommie Frazier, Nebraska, QB
Danny Wuerffel, Florida, QB
1994 Rashaan Salaam Colorado , Jr. RB 6-1 210 San Diego, Calif.
Finalists:
Jay Barker, Alabama, QB
Ki-Jana Carter, Penn State, RB
Kerry Collins, Penn State, QB
Steve McNair, Alcorn State, QB
Warren Sapp, Miami, DL
1993 Charlie Ward Florida State , Sr. QB 6-2 190 Thomasville, Ga.
Finalists:
David Palmer, Alabama, WR/KR
Heath Shuler, Tennessee, QB
1992 Gino Torretta Miami , Sr. QB 6-3 255 Pinole, Calif.
Finalists:
Marshall Faulk, San Diego State, RB
Garrison Hearst, Georgia, RB
1991 Desmond Howard Michigan , Jr. WR 5-9 176 Cleveland, Ohio
Finalists:
Ty Detmer, BYU, QB
Steve Emtman, Washington, DL
Casey Weldon, Florida State, QB
1990 Ty Detmer BYU , Jr. QB 6-0 175 San Antonio, Texas
Finalists:
Eric Bieniemy, Colorado, RB
Raghib Ismail, Notre Dame, WR/KR
David Klingler, Houston, QB
Shawn Moore, Virginia, QB
1989 Andre Ware Houston , Jr. QB 6-2 205 Dickinson, Texas
Finalists:
Dee Dowis, Air Force, RB
Darian Hagan, Colorado, QB
Major Harris, West Virginia, QB
Tony Rice, Notre Dame, QB
Emmitt Smith, Florida, RB
Blair Thomas, Penn State, RB
Anthony Thompson, Indiana, RB
1988 Barry Sanders Oklahoma State , Jr. RB 5-8 197 Wichita, Kan.
Finalists:
Troy Aikman, UCLA, QB
Major Harris, West Virginia, QB
Rodney Peete, USC, QB
Steve Walsh, Miami, QB
1987 Tim Brown Notre Dame , Sr. WR 6-0 195 Dallas, Texas
Finalists:
Craig Heyward, Pittsburgh, RB
Gordie Lockbaum, Holy Cross, RB
Don McPherson, Syracuse, QB
Lorenzo White, Michigan State, RB
1986 Vinny Testaverde Miami , Sr. QB 6-5 218 Elmont, N.Y.
Finalists:
Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma, LB
D.J. Dozier, Penn State, RB
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, QB
Paul Palmer, Temple, RB
1985 Bo Jackson Auburn , Sr. RB 6-1 222 Bessemer, Ala.
Finalists:
Robbie Bosco, BYU, QB
Chuck Long, Iowa, QB
Vinny Testaverde, Miami, QB
Lorenzo White, Michigan State, RB
1984 Doug Flutie Boston College , Sr. QB 5-9 177 Natick, Mass.
Finalists:
Keith Byars, Ohio State, RB
Robbie Bosco, BYU, QB
Bernie Kosar, Miami, QB
1983 Mike Rozier Nebraska , Sr. RB 5-11 210 Camden, N.J.
Finalists:
Doug Flutie, Boston College, QB
Steve Youngq, BYU, QB
1982 Herschel Walker Georgia , Jr. RB 6-2 222 Wrightsville, Ga.
Finalists:
John Elway, Stanford, QB
Eric Dickerson, SMU, RB
1981 Marcus Allen USC , Sr. RB 6-2 202 San Diego, Calif.
Finalists:
Jim McMahon, BYU
Herschel Walker, Georgia
1980 George Rogers South Carolina , Sr. RB 6-2 220 Duluth, Ga.
Finalists:
Hugh Green, Pittsburgh
Herschel Walker, Georgia
1979 Charles White USC , Sr. RB 6-0 205 San Fernando, Calif.
Finalists:
Billy Sims, Oklahoma, RB
Marc Wilson, BYU, QB
1978 Billy Sims Oklahoma , Jr. RB 6-0 205 Hooks, Texas
Finalists:
Chuck Fusina, Penn State, QB
Rick Leach, Michigan, QB
1977 Earl Campbell Texas , Sr. RB 6-1 220 Tyler, Texas
Finalists:
Terry Miller, Oklahoma State, RB
Ken MacAfee, Notre Dame, TE
1976 Tony Dorsett Pittsburgh , Sr. RB 5-11 192 Aliquippa, Pa.
Finalists:
Ricky Bell, USC, RB
Rob Lytle, Michigan, RB
1975 Archie Griffin Ohio State , Sr. RB 5-9 182 Columbus, Ohio
Finalists:
Ricky Bell, USC, RB
Chuck Muncie, California, RB
1974 Archie Griffin Ohio State , Jr. RB 5-9 184 Columbus, Ohio
Finalists:
Anthony Davis, USC, RB
Joe Washington, Oklahoma, RB
1973 John Cappelletti Penn State , Sr. RB 6-1 206 Upper Darby, Pa.
Finalists:
John Hicks, Ohio State, OL
Roosevelt Leaks, Texas, RB
1972 Johnny Rodgers Nebraska , Sr. RB 5-9 173 Omaha, Neb.
Finalists:
Rich Glover, Nebraska, DL
Greg Pruitt, Oklahoma, RB
1971 Pat Sullivan Auburn , Sr. QB 6-0 191 Birmingham, Ala.
Finalists:
Ed Marinaro, Cornell, RB
Greg Pruitt, Oklahoma, RB
1970 Jim Plunkett Stanford , Sr. QB 6-3 204 San Jose, Calif.
Finalists:
Archie Manning, Mississippi, QB
Joe Theismann, Notre Dame, QB
1969 Steve Owens Oklahoma , Sr. FB 6-2 215 Miami, Okla.
Finalists:
Rex Kern, Ohio State, QB
Mike Phipps, Purdue, QB
1968 O.J. Simpson USC , Sr. RB 6-2 205 San Francisco, Calif.
Finalists:
Leroy Keyes, Purdue, RB
Terry Hanratty, Notre Dame, QB
1967 Gary Beban UCLA , Sr. QB 6-0 191 Redwood City, Calif.
Finalists:
Leroy Keyes, Purdue, RB
O.J. Simpson, USC, RB
1966 Steve Spurrier Florida , Sr. QB 6-2 203 Johnson City, Tenn.
Finalists:
Nick Eddy, Notre Dame, RB
Bob Griese, Purdue, QB
1965 Mike Garrett USC , Sr. RB 5-9 185 Los Angeles, Calif.
Finalists:
Jim Grabowski, Illinois, RB
Howard Twilley, Tulsa, WR
1964 John Huarte Norte Dame , Sr. QB 6-0 180 Anaheim, Calif
Finalists:
Dick Butkus, Illinois, LB
Jerry Rhome, Tulsa, QB
1963 Roger Staubach Navy , Jr. QB 6-2 190 Cincinnati, Ohio
Finalists:
Sherman Lewis, Michigan State, RB
Billy Lothridge, Georgia Tech, QB
1962 Terry Baker Oregon State , Sr. QB 6-3 191 Portland, Ore.
Finalists:
Bobby Bell, Minnesota, DL
Jerry Stovall, LSU, RB
1961 Ernie Davis Syracuse , Sr. RB 6-2 210 Elmira, N.Y.
Finalists:
Bob Ferguson, Ohio State, RB
Jimmy Saxton, Texas, RB
1960 Joe Bellino Navy , Sr. RB 5-9 181 Winchester, Mass.
Finalists:
Tom Brown, Minnesota, OG
Jake Gibbs, Mississippi, RB
1959 Billy Cannon LSU , Sr. RB 6-1 208 Baton Rouge, La.
Finalists:
Richie Lucas, Penn State, QB
Don Meredith, SMU, QB
1958 Pete Dawkins Army , Sr. RB 6-1 197 Royal Oak, Mich.
Finalists:
Billy Cannon, LSU, RB
Randy Duncan, Iowa, QB
1957 John David Crow Texas A&M , Sr. RB 6-2 214 Springhill, La.
Finalists:
Alex Karras, Iowa, DL
Walt Kowalczyk, Michigan State, RB
1956 Paul Hornung Notre Dame , Sr. QB 6-2 195 Louisville, Ky.
Finalists:
Johnny Majors, Tennessee, RB
Tommy McDonald, Oklahoma, RB
1955 Howard Cassady Ohio State , Sr. RB 5-10 172 Columbus, Ohio
Finalists:
Jim Swink, TCU, RB
George Welsh, Navy, QB
1954 Alan Ameche Wisconsin , Sr. FB 6-0 215 Kenosha, Wis.
Finalists:
Kurt Burris, Oklahoma, OL
Howard Cassady, Ohio State, RB
1953 John Lattner Notre Dame , Sr. RB 6-1 190 Chicago, Ill.
Finalists:
Paul Cameron, UCLA, RB
Paul Giel, Minnesota, RB
1952 Billy Vessels Oklahoma , Sr. RB 6-0 185 Cleveland, Okla.
Finalists:
Paul Giel, Minnesota, RB
Jack Scarbath, Maryland, QB
1951 Dick Kazmaier Princeton , Sr. RB 5-11 171 Maumee, Ohio
Finalists:
Hank Lauricella, Tennessee, RB
Babe Parilli, Kentucky, QB
1950 Vic Janowicz Ohio State , Jr. RB 5-9 189 Elyria, Ohio
Finalists:
Reds Bagnell, Pennsylvania, RB
Kyle Rote, SMU, RB
1949 Leon Hart Notre Dame , Sr. TE 6-5 260 Turtle Creek, Pa.
Finalists:
Charlie Justice, North Carolina, RB
Doak Walker, SMU, RB
1948 Doak Walker SMU , Jr. RB 5-11 168 Dallas, Texas
Finalists:
Chuck Bednarik, Pennsylvania, OL/LB
Charlie Justice, North Carolina, RB
1947 John Lujack Notre Dame , Sr. QB 6-0 180 Connellsville, Pa.
Finalists:
Bob Chappius, Michigan, RB
Doak Walker, SMU, RB
1946 Glenn Davis Army , Sr. RB 5-9 170 Claremont, Calif.
Finalists:
Charlie Trippi, Georgia, RB
Johnny Lujack, Notre Dame, QB
1945 Felix "Doc" Blanchard Army , Jr. FB 6-0 205 Bishopville, S.C.
Finalists:
Glenn Davis, Army, RB
Bob Fenimore, Oklahoma State, RB
1944 Les Horvath Ohio State , Sr. QB 5-10 167 Parma, Ohio
Finalists:
Felix "Doc" Blanchard, Army, FB
Glenn Davis, Army, RB
1943 Angelo Bertelli Notre Dame , Sr. QB 6-1 173 West Springfield, Mass.
Finalists:
Otto Graham, Northwestern, QB
Bob Odell, Pennsylvania, RB
1942 Frank Sinkwich Georgia , Sr. RB 5-8 185 Youngstown, Ohio
Finalists:
Clint Castleberry, Georgia Tech, RB
Paul Governali, Columbia, QB
1941 Bruce Smith Minnesota , Sr. RB 6-3 193 Faribault, Minn.
Finalists:
Frankie Albert, Stanford, QB
Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame, QB
1940 Tom Harmon Michigan , Sr. RB 6-0 195 Gary, Ind.
Finalists:
John Kimbrough, Texas A&M, RB
George Franck, Minnesota, RB
1939 Nile Kinnick Iowa , Sr. RB 5-8 167 Omaha, Neb.
Finalists:
Tom Harmon, Michigan, RB
Paul Christman, Missouri, QB
1938 Davey O'Brien TCU , Sr. QB 5-7 150 Dallas, Texas
Finalists:
Marshall Goldberg, Pittsburgh, RB
Sid Luckman, Columbia, QB
1937 Clint Frank Yale , Sr. QB 5-10 190 Evanston, Ill.
Finalists:
Marshall Goldberg, Pittsburgh, RB
Byron White, Colorado, RB
1936 Larry Kelly Yale , Sr. E 6-1 190 Williamsport, Pa.
Finalists:
Ray Buivid, Marquette, B
Sam Francis, Nebraska, B
1935 Jay Berwanger Chicago , Sr. RB 6-0 195 Dubuque, Iowa
Finalists:
Monk Meyer, Army, RB
William Shakespeare, Notre Dame, RB

Award Info

2025 Key Dates
Finalists: Mon., Dec 8
Winner: Sat., Dec 13

Award Presentation: Sat., Dec 13
New York, N.Y.
Broadcaster: ESPN
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